as in excellent
of the very best kind
gourmet chefs who insist on top-of-the-line cookware and are willing to pay for it
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Recent Examples of top-of-the-line
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the first game that my once top-of-the-line computer can’t run.
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Yussef Cole, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Next, the Rider Edition iC-R costs $1,165, the Sport Edition iC-Rs goes for $1,675, while the top-of-the-line Sport Plus Edition iC-Rs+ will set you back $1,850.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2025
Taking the competition to the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Magic 7 Pro is a top-of-the-line phone with flagship chipset, hundreds of megapixels of cameras and great durability.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Their designs are so intricate—with transistors measured in single-digit nanometers—that currently, only the Taiwanese company TSMC manufactures these top-of-the-line chips.
—Harry Booth, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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Yussef Cole, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Next, the Rider Edition iC-R costs $1,165, the Sport Edition iC-Rs goes for $1,675, while the top-of-the-line Sport Plus Edition iC-Rs+ will set you back $1,850.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2025
Taking the competition to the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Magic 7 Pro is a top-of-the-line phone with flagship chipset, hundreds of megapixels of cameras and great durability.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Their designs are so intricate—with transistors measured in single-digit nanometers—that currently, only the Taiwanese company TSMC manufactures these top-of-the-line chips.
—Harry Booth, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-of-the-line
Adjective
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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This is a debut entry and a wonderful term that’s new to me.—
Caitlin Lovinger,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Tucci hosts the popular Tucci - The Heart of Italy show which tours the country sampling and celebrating the wonderful food that originates there.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Warren is the more physically dominant prospect, while Loveland is an elite route runner and terrific receiver at 240-plus pounds.—
Nick Baumgardner,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Paz is terrific, a woman with everything thrown at her while trying to keep her family together.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Or the glistening corset bodice with superb detailing.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Feb. 2025
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All three are superb and make the love triangle feel both authentic and appealing.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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To be able to give back to somebody who's given so much, was awesome.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The notion of inclusivity, respect and belonging ... has been awesome for the culture, but also for the turnaround of our business from a financial perspective.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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It's made up of tiny ice crystals that can transform into a variety of intricate symmetrical patterns forming a beautiful snowflake.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Wood has been outspoken about her struggles with eating disorders and body self-image, and spending months on end surrounded by beautiful costars in bathing suits proved a real test.—
Charlie Campbell / Koh Samui,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The disparity is even greater with respect to people serving the longest sentences.—
Steve Zeidman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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That's nearly 12 times greater than the number of birds affected statewide in all of 2023, per a USDA database.—
Sabrina Moreno,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Having a fabulous area rug can instantly upgrade your home’s decor with little effort, and high-quality carpets don’t have to be uber expensive.—
Lauren Taylor,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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Orange Lutheran has 6-foot-8 pitcher Gary Morse and fabulous power hitter Josiah Hartshorn.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Top-of-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-of-the-line. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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